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Inside Neurodivergence on Medium

New publication on Medium dedicated to understanding neurodivergence https://medium.com/inside-neurodivergents Writing = therapy Some people would disagree. Some would agree. So many different opinions. We could have a whole debate going with these two simple yet profound words. Is writing therapy for you? It is for me. As my thoughts flow onto paper with my fingers flying over the keyboard, I…

My Dad was Neurodivergent and my Mom was Neurotypical

Talk about opposites attract! Looking back on my growing up years, I can see now why there was constant bickering, anger, disrespect, and secrecy. My dad (Ray) didn’t understand my mom (Shirley) and Shirley didn’t understand or even want to understand Ray. I have the same situation in my marriage, except we may both be neurodivergent, I haven’t quite figured that one out yet. I know for sure…

Hi, I’m Kathy K

and I’m neurodivergent. Huh? I myself woulda said huh a few days ago, until I came across the concept of neurodivergence while writing for National Mental Health Awareness Month in May. And it is what I am, through and through. So I want to continue writing about Mental Health, thus this blog. Easy enough, right? Maybe so. I’ve never actually written a blog before, but I’m guessing it has to do…